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There was a time when we used to push and make money…
Three gentlemen passed through the glorious years

At 3:30pm on the 4th, Myeongjin Bathhouse near Bulgwang Station, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. In the changing room of the men’s bath, Lee Eun-yong (61), a bath attendant (three gentlemen), sits on the sofa and watches TV. It has not had any guests yet. These days, there are no guests in the bathroom. If it had been the same before, it would have been crowded in the bath because it was the beginning of the year, but there were only four or five customers bathing in the men’s bath at this time. The barber who works together is also the same as taking a day off. The barber sits next to Mr. Lee and watching TV together. Mr. said Lee, “These days, I only earn enough to cover my mouth,” and said,

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